Newcastle is a major city in the North East of England.
Interesting Facts about Newcastle
- Newcastle is not only the coldest city in England but is also one of the driest cities in the UK.
- Mosley Street in Newcastle was the first street in the world to be illuminated by electric light.
- The city has a history of innovation, being the birthplace of the steam turbine engine, developed by Sir Charles Parsons.
- High Level Bridge; one of the oldest seven bridges spanning the Tyne in Newcastle was the first in the world to combine road and railway.
- George Stephenson, the Father of Railways, was a Newcastle resident
- The windscreen wiper of cars was invented in Newcastle by a Newcastle United Fan as he drove home in a storm from a final match in 1908.
- RMS Carpathia, the boat that rescued Titanic survivors was built in a River Tyne shipyard, in Newcastle.
- It is home to renowned sports teams, including Newcastle United Football Club and the Newcastle Falcons rugby team.
Economic Facts About Newcastle
- Newcastle is a burgeoning hub for digital and tech industries, with initiatives like the Newcastle Helix that is built to support innovation and startup growth.
- The city is also a leader in healthcare and medical research, with the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Newcastle Biomedicine research facility.
- Port of Tyne is a major port that supports international trade and logistics, contributing to Newcastle’s economy with significant cargo handling and distribution.
- Between 2024 to 2027, Newcastle is expected to have an average employment growth of 1.4%, outliving the national UK average of 1.1%
- Newcastle International Airport handles under five million passengers per year and is the 10th largest and fastest growing regional airport in the UK.
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